Swerv

I haven't been able to find many opinions comparing these two setups...I read a lot about tein vs. h&r. Also found some comparisons of the race springs, but not the sport. I want to improve my handling without too harsh of a ride or killing my ground clearance, so progressive without uber high rates for me. I always hear good things about H&R, but haven't had any experience with Neuspeed.

I'm planning to get front and rear Neuspeed strut bracing (4pt and 2pt) and hopefully a GSR rear sway bar. The springs would be paired with GR-2s. I would like to hear from anyone who has ran these springs personally. Thanks!

Swerv

Bump...

I've read around more and I'm now leaning toward a full Eibach setup- Pro Kit springs with Eibach Pro Dampers. I want a nice smooth ride and extra cornering ability when I need it. I haven't seen many folks here using the Eibach dampers. They seem like a good deal for a moderately lowered street car. Then it's between the Pro Kit, H&R sport, or Neuspeed sport springs.

Help me out gang...

Mashimaro

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i may be wrong about this, but i think the neuspeed springs are the same as the H&R springs (wound by H&R)

Swerv

Interesting...I've heard some people complain about eibach springs sagging. I want a setup that will last. I read some great reviews on tirerack of the pro kit/pro damper setup, but nothing on civics. Here are the rates I found on HT:

H&R Sport - 330F/280R (P/P)
Eibach ProKit - 290F/190R (P/P
Neuspeed Sport - 280F/180R (P/P)

Eibach and H&R both have 100# difference between front and rear, while H&R is only 50#. Would this make the car more neutral, or want to oversteer? I want a rear sway bar and strut braces as well, so that's something to keep in mind.

EK_B

The H&R Sports are that harsh on a ride, just a little bumpy on BAD roads. They give about a one finger gap with 195/55-15 tires.

Swerv

Do you mean they AREN'T that harsh? I've only read good things about H&R- great ride quality and good performance. I also read the pro kit rides "buttery smooth" in a search, but then there's the sagging possibility. Neuspeed is even softer yet, but with progressive rates it's hard to tell without experience. I haven't been in a car with any of the mentioned setups.

How about dampers? Would it be better to stick with GR-2s? Obviously I'm on a budget here, but it seems within reach without having to use replica parts...